Culpable state of mind :

What is a culpable state of mind?

Ans. While committing an act, a “culpable mental state” is a state of mind wherein-

• the act is intentional;

• the act and its implications are understood and controllable;

• the person committing the act was not coerced and even overcomes hurdles to the act committed;

• the person believes or has reasons to believe that the act is contrary to law.